EP2012707A4 - Cryoprotectant for use with a treatment device for improved cooling of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells - Google Patents

Cryoprotectant for use with a treatment device for improved cooling of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells

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EP2012707A4
EP2012707A4 EP07761461A EP07761461A EP2012707A4 EP 2012707 A4 EP2012707 A4 EP 2012707A4 EP 07761461 A EP07761461 A EP 07761461A EP 07761461 A EP07761461 A EP 07761461A EP 2012707 A4 EP2012707 A4 EP 2012707A4
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cryoprotectant
treatment device
improved cooling
rich cells
subcutaneous lipid
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Donald Johnson
Jessica Preciado
Mitchell E Levinson
Edward A Ebbers
Daniel Bucks
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Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc
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